EN: Use 'How to + verb' to describe the method or way of doing something.
中文: 使用「How to + 動詞」來描述做某件事的方法或方式。
She knows how to bake a cake.
她知道如何烤蛋糕。
EN: In Western cooking, there is a growing 'zero-waste' movement that encourages using food scraps like coffee grounds, which are usually thrown away, to create new flavors.
中文: 在西方烹飪中,正興起一股「零浪費」運動,鼓勵利用像咖啡渣這類通常會被丟棄的食材殘渣來創造新的風味。
EN: Use 'how to + verb' to talk about the way or method of doing something.
中文: 使用「how to + 動詞」來描述做某件事的方式或方法。
He teaches me how to play the piano.
他教我如何彈鋼琴。
EN: In many Western countries, there is a growing movement for 'zero-waste' cooking, which encourages using every part of an ingredient, including items usually thrown away like coffee grounds.
中文: 在許多西方國家,『零浪費』烹飪運動日益盛行,鼓勵使用食材的所有部分,包括通常會被丟棄的物品,如咖啡渣。
EN: The phrase 'turn A into B' is used to describe changing something from one form or state into another.
中文: 短語「turn A into B」用來描述將某物從一種形式或狀態轉變為另一種。
The magician turned the paper into a flower.
魔術師把紙變成了花。
EN: In modern Western cooking, 'upcycling' food waste (like using coffee grounds) is a growing trend focused on sustainability and environmental protection.
中文: 在現代西方烹飪中,「升級改造」廚餘(例如使用咖啡渣)是一種日益增長的趨勢,重點在於永續發展和環境保護。
EN: The word 'left' is used here as an adjective meaning 'remaining' or 'not used yet'. It often follows the noun it describes.
中文: 單字 'left' 在這裡當作形容詞,意思是「剩下來的」。它通常放在所修飾的名詞後面。
There is no food left in the fridge.
冰箱裡沒有剩下的食物了。
EN: In many Western countries, sustainability and 'zero waste' cooking are becoming very popular. Reusing coffee grounds is a common eco-friendly tip.
中文: 在許多西方國家,永續發展和「零浪費」烹飪正變得非常流行。重複利用咖啡渣是一個常見的環保小撇步。
EN: Use 'but' to connect two sentences that show a contrast or a change in a situation.
中文: 使用 'but' 來連接兩個顯示對比或情況變化的句子。
I like coffee, but I don't like tea.
我喜歡咖啡,但我不喜歡茶。
EN: The phrase 'throw away' reflects a common habit in consumer societies, while the shift to 'cook with them' highlights the growing global trend of 'upcycling' food waste to protect the planet.
中文: 短語 'throw away' 反映了消費社會的常見習慣,而轉向 'cook with them' 則突顯了全球日益增長的「食物廢棄物升級再造」趨勢,旨在保護地球。
EN: Use 'come from' to talk about the origin or source of something. When the subject is singular (like 'the recipe'), add an 's' to the verb: 'comes from'.
中文: 使用「come from」來描述某事物的來源或出處。當主詞是單數(如「the recipe」)時,動詞要加「s」變成「comes from」。
This coffee comes from Brazil.
這款咖啡來自巴西。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'cookbooks' are very popular gifts and are often categorized by specific themes, such as sustainable cooking or zero-waste recipes, reflecting modern lifestyle trends.
中文: 在英語系國家,「食譜書」(cookbooks) 是非常受歡迎的禮物,且通常會按特定主題分類,例如永續烹飪或零浪費食譜,這反映了現代的生活風格趨勢。
EN: Use 'about + [verb-ing]' to describe the subject or topic of something.
中文: 使用「about + [動詞-ing]」來描述某個事物的主題或內容。
This movie is about traveling to Mars.
這部電影是關於去火星旅行。
EN: The phrase 'for the planet' refers to environmental sustainability, which is a growing trend in modern cooking and lifestyle books.
中文: 「for the planet」(為了地球)指的是環境永續發展,這是現代烹飪和生活風格書籍中日益增長的趨勢。
EN: Use 'add A to B' to describe putting something into another thing to improve or change it.
中文: 使用「add A to B」來描述將某物加入另一物中,以改善或改變它。
Add some salt to the soup.
加一點鹽到湯裡。
EN: In modern cooking, 'upcycling' food waste (like using coffee grounds) is a popular trend focused on sustainability and environmental protection.
中文: 在現代烹飪中,食物廢棄物的「升級再造」(例如使用咖啡渣)是一種流行的趨勢,專注於永續發展與環境保護。
EN: Using multiple adjectives with 'and': When listing several qualities, use commas between the first few and 'and' before the final one.
中文: 使用多個形容詞:當列出多個特質時,在前面的形容詞之間使用逗號,並在最後一個形容詞前加上 'and'。
The soup is hot, fresh, and very healthy.
這道湯又熱、又新鮮,而且非常健康。
EN: In Western cooking, 'rich' often describes food that has a deep, strong flavor or is high in fat/cream, rather than just meaning 'expensive'.
中文: 在西方烹飪中,'rich' 通常用來形容味道深厚、濃郁或油脂含量高的食物,而不僅僅是「昂貴」的意思。
EN: Use 'To + verb' at the beginning of a sentence to show the purpose or reason for an action.
中文: 在句首使用「To + 動詞」來表示行動的目的或原因,中文常譯為「為了...」。
To win the game, you must practice every day.
為了贏得比賽,你必須每天練習。
EN: In Western cooking, olive oil, onions, and garlic are considered the 'base' or 'aromatics' for many savory dishes, similar to how ginger, scallions, and garlic are used in Chinese cuisine.
中文: 在西方烹飪中,橄欖油、洋蔥和蒜頭被視為許多鹹食料理的「基底」或「辛香料」,這與中式料理中使用薑、蔥、蒜的方式非常相似。
EN: When listing three or more items, use commas between the words and place 'and' before the final item.
中文: 當列出三個或更多項目時,在單字之間使用逗號,並在最後一個項目之前加上 'and'。
I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.
我買了蘋果、香蕉和橘子。
EN: The recipe uses 'miso' (a Japanese fermented soybean paste) and 'molasses' (a thick dark syrup) together, showing a modern 'fusion' cooking style that mixes ingredients from different cultures to create deep flavor.
中文: 這份食譜同時使用了「味噌」(日本發酵豆醬)和「糖蜜」(深色濃稠糖漿),展現了現代「融合料理」的風格,透過混合不同文化的食材來創造深層的風味。
EN: Use 'First' at the beginning of a sentence to show the first step in a sequence of actions.
中文: 在句首使用「First」來表示一系列動作中的第一個步驟,常用於食譜或指令中。
First, wash your hands with soap.
首先,用肥皂洗手。
EN: In Western cooking, slowly sautéing onions and garlic is a fundamental technique to build a flavor base (often called a 'soffritto' or 'aromatics') for sauces and stews.
中文: 在西方烹飪中,慢火拌炒洋蔥和大蒜是建立醬汁或燉菜風味基礎(通常稱為「底料」或「辛香料」)的基本技巧。
EN: Use the pattern 'add A to B' to describe putting one thing into another thing or place.
中文: 使用「add A to B」句型來描述將某物(A)加入到另一物或地方(B)中。
Add some salt to the soup.
加一點鹽到湯裡。
EN: In modern cooking, 'upcycling' food waste like coffee grounds is a growing trend to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
中文: 在現代烹飪中,將咖啡渣等廚餘「升級再造」是一種日益增長的趨勢,旨在促進永續發展並減少對環境的影響。
EN: Use 'can' to show that something is possible or that someone has the ability to do something.
中文: 使用「can」來表示某事是可能的,或者某人有能力做某事。
You can make tea with hot water.
你可以用熱水泡茶。
EN: Barbecue sauce is a staple in American cuisine, with many regional variations (e.g., Kansas City, Texas, or Carolina styles). Using coffee grounds is a modern, sustainable twist on traditional recipes.
中文: 烤肉醬是美國飲食文化中的重要元素,各地區(如堪薩斯城、德州或卡羅萊納州)都有不同的風味。使用咖啡渣是現代對傳統食譜的一種永續創新嘗試。
EN: Use 'be good with' to describe food pairings that taste great together.
中文: 使用「be good with」來描述食物之間的搭配非常合適或美味。
Red wine is good with steak.
紅酒與牛排很搭。
EN: Barbecue sauce is a staple in American cuisine, often used in outdoor gatherings (cookouts). Grilled vegetables and ribs are classic pairings for this smoky flavor.
中文: 烤肉醬是美國飲食文化中的重要元素,常用於戶外聚會(cookouts)。烤蔬菜和肋排是搭配這種煙燻風味的經典選擇。
EN: The phrase 'work well with' is used to say that two things (like food or colors) go together nicely or create a good result.
中文: 短語「work well with」用來表示兩樣事物(如食物或顏色)搭配起來效果很好或非常契合。
This white shirt works well with blue jeans.
這件白色襯衫和藍色牛仔褲很搭。
EN: 'Pulled' refers to a cooking style where meat (or here, mushrooms) is cooked until tender and then shredded into thin strips. It is a classic technique in American barbecue.
中文: 「Pulled」(手撕)是指一種烹飪方式,將肉類(在此指菇類)煮至軟嫩後撕成條狀。這是美國燒烤中的經典技巧。
EN: Use 'because' to connect two complete ideas and explain the reason why something happens.
中文: 使用「because」來連接兩個完整的句子,用來解釋某事發生的原因。
I like this book because it is interesting.
我喜歡這本書,因為它很有趣。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'the planet' is a common way to refer to the environment or Earth, especially in the context of sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,「the planet」(這顆星球)是提及環境或地球的常見方式,特別是在討論永續發展和環保實踐的語境中。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 食譜;烹飪法
在本文中: 用過的;耗盡的(指咖啡渣已萃取過)
在本文中: 樂趣;愉悅
在本文中: 風味;味道
在本文中: 煙燻味的
在本文中: 糖蜜
在本文中: 醋
在本文中: 烤的;炙燒的
在本文中: 減少;降低
在本文中: 浪費;廢棄物
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The dregs or sediment of coffee after brewing.
咖啡渣
To get rid of something that you no longer want or need.
扔掉;拋棄
Having a strong, deep, and pleasant flavor.
口感濃郁;味道豐富
Food that is discarded or lost uneaten.
食物浪費;廚餘